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"Is Higher Education Built to Last?"

The Çï¿ûÊÓƵ's 2026 Higher Education Forum was centered around the question "Is Higher Education Built to Last?" Panel discussion topics included affordability, future proofing, what happens when colleges close, and the future of the liberal arts. 

Attendees were higher education leaders, researchers, journalists, and philanthropists, including Çï¿ûÊÓƵ members and leaders from Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Affiliates. The Affiliate network includes over 90 colleges, universities, and other institutions from across the higher education sector that share the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ’s dedication to advancing the common good. Presidents and provosts of member institutions are invited to this annual meeting. 

The Çï¿ûÊÓƵ’s work was represented throughout the Forum, including a focus on the Commission on Opportunities After High School, which is dedicated to ensuring all students can thrive and find rewarding jobs in an ever-changing global economy.